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About Padang

Padang ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ is a laid-back coastal city with affordable living, tasty food, and easy access to beaches and islands ๐ŸŒŠ. Itโ€™s good for digital nomads who want a quieter, authentic Indonesian vibe, though coworking options and international community are more limited than in Bali. Great for remote work if you value low costs and a slower pace ๐Ÿ’ปโœจ

Through the year

Best in January (61) ยท now 61
0ยฐ 10ยฐ 20ยฐ 30ยฐ Jan: 260 mm Feb: 159 mm Mar: 376 mm Apr: 267 mm May: 257 mm Jun: 227 mm Jul: 165 mm Aug: 345 mm Sep: 294 mm Oct: 292 mm Nov: 453 mm Dec: 388 mm Jan: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Feb: 30ยฐC / 24ยฐC Mar: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Apr: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC May: 30ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jun: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jul: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Aug: 29ยฐC / 23ยฐC Sep: 29ยฐC / 23ยฐC Oct: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Nov: 28ยฐC / 24ยฐC Dec: 29ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, ยฐC Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.5
Safety 6.8
Internet Speed 6.2
Weather 5.5
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Nomad Friendly 4.3
Racial Tolerance 7.0
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Padang
ItemCost
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.47 per meal
Apartment (1 bedroom) $144.42 per month
Coworking Space $70.74 per month
Coffee $1.65 per cup
Beer $2.65 per pint
Monthly Transport Pass $11.79 per month
Mobile Plan $6.48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24.76 per month

Other cities in Indonesia

Other cities in Indonesia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ubud $2,252 7.5 Compare
2 Canggu $2,664 7.3 Compare
3 Seminyak $2,835 7.1 Compare
4 Sanur $1,936 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lake Toba ID Indonesia $1,394 5.6 Compare
2 Bukittinggi ID Indonesia $1,138 5.6 Compare
3 Malacca MY Malaysia $1,879 6.4 Compare
4 Putrajaya MY Malaysia $2,044 6.5 Compare

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